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Instructor Certificate in Nail Technology Certificate


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Certificate
Business & International Studies Division

Program Code: NAIC1

Gainful Employment Disclosure Data

Office: Curtice-Mott Complex CM2133

Phone: (810) 762-0429

 

This state licensed program provides the required 300 hours for Nail Technology Instructor, and the necessary instruction to pass Michigan’s State Board Nail Technology (Manicuring) Instructor’s Licensing Exam. It also prepares the student for many career options such as teaching in a private or public school, owing or managing a school, being a platform artist, demonstrator, product educator, or State Board Examiner. This certificate includes courses that will help the student understand human behavior, business practices and procedures, and will enhance their writing and speaking skills.

 

Group Total Credits 12 / 22 Contact Hours


Group Total Credits 24 / 24 Contact Hours


Program Total Credits 36 / 46 Contact Hours


Notes


1. Student who hold a current State of Michigan Manicurist License, Nail Technology Instructor (Manicurist) License, and a minimum of 3 years of salon experience as a manicurist will be awarded 7 credit hours. Otherwise, students will be required to complete CSMO 210, CSMO 211, CSMO 212, and CSMO 213.

2. All courses and degree requirements must be met.

3. 15 credits minimum must be earned at MCC.

4. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

 

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